Springfield Armory Waypoint 2020 Pre Review.

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I was able to get my hands on a Springfield Armory Waypoint 2020 rifle. I wanted to shoot you guys few pictures and my initial thoughts. There will be a full and complete review after I get a chance to hunt with it some this fall.

First off the rifle comes in a very nice and user friendly soft padded case that was unexpected but very nice to have and use while traveling. The case has hook and loop Velcro straps to secure the rifle in place as well as a sleeve that fits over the muzzle of the barrel and another small pouch to remove the bolt and protect it as well.

Secondly the fit finish and components are IMO are designed and machined very well. The bolt is a super thought out tool-less design that allows for quick in the field stripping of the bolt in emergency situations. AG composites Carbon fiber stock with a slight palm swell fits my hand very very well and incorporates M-Lock up front to make mounting a pic rail for a bipod super easy. The stock also features 5 QD Flush cup sling mounts.

I was able to mount up a Leupold MK5 HD 3-18 in Hawkins rings. I have not had a chance to shoot it yet but will get to it this week sometime. In my opinion (and I have owned and shot a lot of high end rifles) that this rifle is a lot of rifle (value) for the money. If it shoots as good as I feel it will it’s going to be a hit!!!

Obviously I want a complete a thorough review so I plan on shooting and testing it this fall. I plan on using this rifle on a Eastern Colorado Late mule deer hunt as well as using it here in Indiana on Whitetail deer.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have. 128C5C17-FC53-4F66-A19F-4936FCF880C2.jpegFB5A3112-6E31-4CCA-BE04-C9D5FDA47910.jpegDE47245C-26EC-4955-A416-B4FC1E6A9D30.jpegC646FD57-B95B-4DA8-B292-EBC0909049D1.jpeg45CD437D-F296-4222-A8F6-79B66998C964.jpeg73594D74-208E-42A4-AF5E-FCA1589C1940.jpegC38D47CF-195A-42D9-9C5F-EB5DB62A44AC.jpeg
 

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Good to see something from that company on here. How long is the barrel? That an adjustable cheek piece?


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Good to see something from that company on here. How long is the barrel? That an adjustable cheek piece?


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With the very limited availability right now options are sparse. This particular rifle is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. The barrel length is 22 inches plus brake. This is NOT the adjustable cheek piece version but it is a option for this model.
 
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What caliber will you be testing? There is a lot to like with the rifle. I just can’t believe they put 2020 in the name, that must have been selected before COVID hit.


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This particular rifle is a 6.5 CM with a 22 inch tube. Agree on the 2020!!!
 
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320E078C-3E71-4764-914A-FE4F84746AEE.jpegA very interesting three piece bolt design that is very well thought out and easily field strip-able without any tools.
 
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Just one quick critique. If you are going to be doing a review of ANYTHING you might want to know the correct spelling of certain items.

Creedmoor.
 
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I did not care at all for the Magpul magazine that came with the Waypoint rifle. I do not like the fact of how far the magazine dropped below the trigger guard. After a extensive search and a quick email to @HawkinsPrecision this Gem showed up. It is absolutely perfect for this rifle. The original Magpul holds 5 rounds. This awesome flush mount Hawkins Mag holds 4. Great job Hawkins Precision.


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I was finally able to get a few rounds down range tonight with the Waypoint. As you can see shot #1 followed by a vertical adjustment for shot #2 I then adjusted the horizontal (probably .25 MOA to much) and shot a three shot group. I am by no means a great shooter my eyes are in bad shape but I will take a group like this out of a non custom rifle with factory ammo any day! This was shot off a bench at 100 yards off of an Atlas bipod and rear bag. Stay tuned the next few months as I shoot and review this rifle. I will update this thread as I continue to get more trigger time under this rifle.

Specs:
Waypoint Rifle 6.5 CM
Leupold MK 5 HD 3.6-18 MOA
Factory Hornady Precision Hunter 143 ELDX.
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What did Hawkins charge for the new magazine? And were you able to order it off their website? My hunting partner just got the same rifle and thinks the stock mag is a little too long and clunky, as well.
 

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I know where one these rifles is for sale, well it was a week ago anyway. Big Boys Toys in Watford City ND. Carbon barrel 6.5cm.
 
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